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Y Combinator Cast

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

The founders of these successful startups had to be contrarian, often facing skepticism from experts and investors who thought their ideas were foolish.

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Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

Where Do Great Startup Ideas Come From? – Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel

01/20/22

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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

The most successful startup ideas often sound counterintuitive or bad at first, like Airbnb or Dropbox, which faced skepticism but ultimately succeeded due to unique insights.

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Jessica Livingston

07/25/17

@ Y Combinator

Most of the really big startup ideas seemed dubious at first, and you need to be independent-minded and not care what others think to work on these initially unpromising ideas.

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Jessica Livingston

07/11/18

@ Y Combinator

Be bold and willing to work on ideas that others might consider foolish, as this boldness is often necessary for startup founders.

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Jessica Livingston

09/07/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders at Y Combinator are often independent-minded and determined, willing to hustle despite skepticism from others about their ideas.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

It's important to recognize that many successful companies faced skepticism from investors initially, which doesn't necessarily indicate a bad idea.

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Michael Seibel

01/20/22

@ Y Combinator

Many founders and investors initially dismissed the ideas behind Airbnb, Coinbase, and Stripe as poor or overly ambitious, underestimating their potential.

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Amy Jo Kim

12/30/20

@ Garry Tan

Founders often struggle with the transition from a tech giant mindset to the scrappy approach needed in startups, which requires extreme resourcefulness and thoughtfulness.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

Founders often need to build conviction in their own ideas before seeking validation from others, including investors.

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Ron Conway

10/27/13

@ Y Combinator

Many founders believe their company will succeed, but those whose companies don't often iterate tirelessly until they find success, becoming unsung heroes.